Not Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.

My mom and I were at the mall (Greengate Mall to be exact, for you Pittsburghers), and just about to go up the escalator to the next floor. I imagine that it was in Hornes (remember Hornes turned Lazarus turned Macy’s?) and they still had candy counters inside the department stores. There was no one at the counter, but there was a dish of chocolate on the counter. My mom got so excited and grabbed one for each of us, and I couldn’t understand why. I even declined it.

She looked at me like I had 6 heads and told me it would probably be the best thing I had ever tasted.

It was not a fresh dipped strawberry either. It was one of those fully-covered chocolate ones that was dripping with sugary syrup.

It really was one of the best things I had ever tasted. I can still remember eating it with the syrup dripping down my chin as I was riding up the escalator.

I’ve been hooked ever since.

It’s not a cheap addiction either, especially when you prefer Godiva.

Years later, I tore a page out of Better Homes and Gardens (yes, Tony Soprano-style) while in the doctor’s office. It had an array of dipped strawberries, but no chocolate ones.

Another addiction was born.

Is there a better way to eat your fruit? I truly believe in making food as fun and enjoyable as possible.

Wow, those look amazing. I’ve never thought to dip strawberries in anything other than chocolate.

Culinary artist :P Haha, I’m going to have to try the honey and black pepper one and I would like a baker’s dozen of the cream cheese frosting and coconut ones! Sooner, better than later ;) Great post!

Oh my gosh all of those look so yummy!! I don’t think I could choose just one!

Honey & cracked pepper!!! You’re a genius!

oh my gaaaaaaaaaaaaawd.

first of all, i need you to tell me about the honey and black pepper strawberry. as in – i want to hear every descriptive word you’ve got.

which one is your favorite?
can you make one for me with toffee pieces. or carmel. or both.

then can you come over.
and sit on my bed
and watch SATC on dvd
because my bedroom is the coolest room of the house.
no. not the most awesome – that would be the kitchen.
the coolest.
as in
when i got home last night my apartment was 95 degrees.
INSIDE.
when i went to sleep, at 2 AM
it had finally started thunder storming.
and it had dropped to 84 degrees.

its really a lovely little place.

perhaps we should freeze the strawberries and eat them cold?
thoughts?

It’s awesome! Reminds me of all the “taffy apples” that they get so creative with now. Why not use strawberries?!

That cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut is calling my name!!

I was wondering what the honey and black pepper one was. At first I thought you missed dipping a berry. Then I thought…not possible! I know you’re like me and wouldn’t leave one lonely from the good stuff.

This is my first time posting, I am drooling looking at the screen. I love strawberries, and the picture of the strawberry dipped in marshmallow fluff and peanut butter made me drool. Cream cheese frosting and coconut comes in a close second.

the marshmallow creme with the red of the strawberry is such a great contrast, they must not only be delicious but all are pieces of art.

(I’m rambling, I think I have been mesmerized by your desserts!).

I absolutely love these because for some reason people are always impressed by them – yet they’re so beyond easy to make. I love how you can add anything you want – never done marshmallow – that would be my favorite! xxSAS